Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA

London Business School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Dean with comprehensive administrative services. This role involves managing the Dean’s schedule, organizing overseas trips, and acting as the key contact for stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, be proactive, and maintain a professional image. This position offers a great opportunity to support the leadership of the institution in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean’s schedule with a focus on priorities.
• Organise all aspects of overseas trips for the Dean.
• Coordinate briefings and logistics for meetings and events.

Skills

Exceptional organisation skills

Proactive approach

Strong stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA The Role

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with exceptional organisation skills?

We are looking to appoint a professional, proactive and personable Executive Assistant (EA) to the Dean of London Business School. The EA provides high-quality, comprehensive support to the Dean in his role as the School’s Chief Executive Officer, managing the Dean’s schedule, correspondence, meetings, travel and external engagements, ensuring he is fully prepared for all commitments.

This role leads the two-person Dean’s Office and includes line management of the Executive Assistant, Dean’s Office. The postholder represents the Dean’s Office professionally, exercising sound judgement, discretion and strong stakeholder management at all times.

Main Responsibilities

• Organisation and management of the Dean’s schedule in line with the immediate and longer-term priorities of the School
• Planning and organisation of all aspects of overseas trips made by the Dean
• Co-ordination of relevant briefings, information and logistics in a timely and efficient manner for all meetings, events and overseas travel
• Projection of a positive, professional image for the Dean’s Office, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

Provision of support for the Dean in...